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The world seems concerned with Pakistan primarily as an actor in global attempts to combat terrorism.

More terrorists and extremists have been captured or killed in Pakistan than in any place in the world.

The news that comes out of Pakistan is always geared toward terrorism and fundamentalism. But when you give people freedom of expression and the freedom to go out and be social and to express themselves, you will see a change. I see that coming about in my country.

Pakistan now is like a horror film franchise. You know, it's 'Friday the 13th, Episode 63: The Terrorist from Pakistan.' And each time we hear of Pakistan it's in that context.

Terrorism is a big danger to Pakistan's independence. We will fight this danger for the sake of independence of Pakistan and will defeat it at all levels.

Terrorism is partly linked to people who have no jobs in Pakistan.

I don't want to be a propagandist or say that Pakistan is just great. There are problems, but it is a much more complex place than we are given to believe.

Terrorism has once again shown it is prepared deliberately to stop at nothing in creating human victims. An end must be put to this. As never before, it is vital to unite forces of the entire world community against terror.

Pakistan is not about to crack down on terror groups or cut its military budget in order to build roads, schools and hospitals.

There are many people who live with terrorism every day.